Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

Hut 8 (HUT) Stock After Hours on Dec. 17, 2025: Shares Hold Gains After $7B Google-Backed AI Data Center Deal — What to Know Before Thursday’s Open

Hut 8 (HUT) Stock After Hours on Dec. 17, 2025: Shares Hold Gains After $7B Google-Backed AI Data Center Deal — What to Know Before Thursday’s Open

Hut 8 Corp. (Nasdaq: HUT) is ending Wednesday, December 17, 2025 in the spotlight after unveiling a landmark AI infrastructure package that reframes the company less as a crypto-cycle proxy and more as a power-first digital infrastructure story. The stock’s regular-session rally cooled from earlier highs but still finished firmly higher — and the after-hours tape suggests traders are digesting the details ahead of the next session. HUT stock: how it traded into the close — and after the bell Regular session (Wednesday, Dec. 17): After-hours (as of 6:04 p.m. ET): Extended-hours trading can reverse quickly on thin liquidity, but
Progressive (PGR) Stock After Hours: November 2025 Results, Analyst Price Targets, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 18

Progressive (PGR) Stock After Hours: November 2025 Results, Analyst Price Targets, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 18

Progressive Corporation (The) (NYSE: PGR) finished Wednesday’s session under pressure, even as investors sifted through fresh monthly operating data and a flurry of same-day analyst takes. The stock closed at $227.27, down 1.96% on the day, after trading in a wide range that saw shares dip to $218.83 before recovering toward the close. StockAnalysis In after-hours trading, the move was far more muted. Shares hovered close to the closing level—last seen around $226.80 later in the evening—signaling that the market’s initial reaction may have largely played out during regular trading hours. Yahoo Finance With Thursday’s opening bell approaching, the setup
18 December 2025
Merck (MRK) Stock After Hours: FDA Fast‑Track Vouchers, Keytruda‑Padcev Trial Win, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 18 Market Open

Merck (MRK) Stock After Hours: FDA Fast‑Track Vouchers, Keytruda‑Padcev Trial Win, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 18 Market Open

Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) finished regular trading on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 in positive territory, then held near the $99 level in extended hours as investors weighed two major pipeline headlines—one before the opening bell and another after the close—alongside a renewed policy backdrop around U.S. drug pricing. Investing.com+1 Below is what moved MRK today, what the late-breaking after-hours news could mean, and what to keep on your radar before U.S. markets open Thursday, Dec. 18. Merck stock recap: where MRK stands after the bell (Dec. 17) Merck shares closed at $99.18 on Dec. 17, up 0.93% on
18 December 2025
IREN Stock After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025): Why IREN Limited Sold Off at the Close—and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Market Open

IREN Stock After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025): Why IREN Limited Sold Off at the Close—and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Market Open

IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) finished Wednesday, December 17, 2025, with a sharp late-day reset that left investors asking the same question they’ve been asking all month: is this just volatility, or is the market repricing the story again? By the closing bell, IREN stock ended at $33.78, down about 7.7% on the day, after touching an intraday low near $33.61 on heavy volume. In extended-hours trading, shares stabilized and ticked modestly higher to about $33.94 as of roughly 7:40 p.m. ET—hardly a “reversal,” but enough to suggest dip-buying interest while traders reposition ahead of Thursday’s data-heavy premarket window. MarketBeat+1 Below
18 December 2025
Accenture (ACN) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): What Investors Need to Know Before the Market Opens Tomorrow

Accenture (ACN) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): What Investors Need to Know Before the Market Opens Tomorrow

Accenture plc (NYSE: ACN) ended Wednesday’s session modestly higher and ticked up again in after-hours trading as investors position for a major catalyst: Accenture’s fiscal Q1 2026 earnings, due before the opening bell on Thursday, Dec. 18. StockAnalysis+1 After the bell, trading action remained orderly—typical for an earnings-eve setup—yet the story is bigger than tonight’s tape. The market is heading into tomorrow with three questions at the center of the Accenture narrative: bookings momentum, AI monetization, and guidance credibility. Accenture stock price after the bell: the numbers traders are watching tonight That “quietly higher” finish stands out because broader U.S.
18 December 2025
Marvell Technology Stock (MRVL) After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Moody’s Upgrade, AI Selloff, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 18

Marvell Technology Stock (MRVL) After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Moody’s Upgrade, AI Selloff, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 18

Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRVL) ended Wednesday’s session sharply lower and then steadied in after-hours trading, as investors weighed a broad “AI funding jitters” pullback across big tech and semiconductors against a notable piece of company-specific good news: Moody’s upgraded Marvell’s senior unsecured ratings to Baa2. By the close, MRVL finished around $81.7, down roughly 2.8% on the day, after swinging widely between the low-$80s and upper-$80s. In the extended session after the bell, the stock was little changed, holding near that $81–$82 area as of the evening update. MarketBeat Below is what mattered for MRVL after the bell on
18 December 2025
Lennar Stock After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025): Earnings Fallout, Margin Pressure, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 18

Lennar Stock After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025): Earnings Fallout, Margin Pressure, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 18

Updated after the U.S. market close Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 (after-hours check: 7:14 p.m. ET). Yahoo Finance+1 Lennar Corporation (NYSE: LEN) is ending Wednesday on a weak note after investors digested the homebuilder’s latest earnings, guidance, and management commentary around affordability and consumer confidence. The stock closed at $112.23, down 4.54%, and was lower again in extended trading—about $110.57 (-1.48%) as of 7:14 p.m. ET. MarketWatch+1 That decline came on a rough day for the broader market (the S&P 500 also finished lower), but Lennar’s move was driven primarily by a familiar mix for homebuilders right now: softening margins, heavier
Disney Stock (DIS) After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): What’s Moving Shares and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Thursday

Disney Stock (DIS) After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): What’s Moving Shares and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Thursday

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) ended Wednesday’s regular trading session lower and then edged down slightly in after-hours trading, as investors digested a risk-off day for U.S. equities and a headline with long-term implications for Disney’s ABC network: the Academy Awards will move from broadcast TV to YouTube starting in 2029. Google+1 Below is what Disney investors should know tonight—and what could matter most when markets reopen Thursday morning. Disney stock after the bell: Where DIS closed and where it’s trading now Disney shares closed Wednesday at $110.63, down from the prior close of $111.62. GoogleIn after-hours trading, DIS slipped
18 December 2025
Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock After Hours: Insider Selling Weighs on Shares as U.S. Space Force Launch Looms Ahead of the Dec. 18 Market Open

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock After Hours: Insider Selling Weighs on Shares as U.S. Space Force Launch Looms Ahead of the Dec. 18 Market Open

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) ended the regular session on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 lower, then ticked modestly higher after the closing bell as investors digested a fresh wave of insider-sale headlines and looked ahead to a tightly packed set of overnight and premarket catalysts. As of 7:22 p.m. ET (delayed quote), RKLB traded at $54.08 in after-hours action, up $0.12 (+0.22%), after closing at $53.96, down $1.53 (-2.76%) on the day. After-hours volume was reported at about 2.87 million shares. MarketWatch The setup for Thursday morning is unusual even by Rocket Lab’s standards: an overnight Electron launch window for
Amphenol Stock (NYSE: APH) After Hours: Shares Steady After Dec. 17 Slide — What to Know Before the Dec. 18 Market Open

Amphenol Stock (NYSE: APH) After Hours: Shares Steady After Dec. 17 Slide — What to Know Before the Dec. 18 Market Open

Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) finished Wednesday, December 17, 2025, lower as a broad market pullback weighed on many large-cap names. The stock fell 2.03% to $126.51 in the regular session, marking a second straight day of declines, even as it held up better than some closely watched peers in the electrical/connectivity ecosystem. MarketWatch After the closing bell, APH was essentially unchanged in extended trading, hovering around the same level as the regular-session close in the early post-market window—an important signal that there was no obvious late-breaking company-specific shock immediately following the close. MarketWatch Below is a detailed roundup of today’s
18 December 2025
Johnson & Johnson Stock After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025): JNJ Closes Higher on FDA News—What to Know Before the Market Opens Thursday

Johnson & Johnson Stock After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025): JNJ Closes Higher on FDA News—What to Know Before the Market Opens Thursday

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) ended Wednesday’s session modestly higher—an eye-catching show of relative strength on a down day for major U.S. indexes—while investors digested a fresh FDA approval tied to the company’s lung cancer franchise and looked ahead to a potentially market-moving inflation print before Thursday’s open. After the closing bell on Dec. 17, 2025, JNJ shares finished at $210.33 and traded slightly higher in after-hours at $210.48. Google JNJ stock after the bell: the numbers investors are watching Johnson & Johnson’s stock action late Wednesday was calm—but the details matter when you’re assessing what could drive the next
18 December 2025
So Delicious Dairy Free Ice Cream Recall: Danone Pulls Salted Caramel Cluster Pints Over Possible “Small Stones” (Dec. 17, 2025)

So Delicious Dairy Free Ice Cream Recall: Danone Pulls Salted Caramel Cluster Pints Over Possible “Small Stones” (Dec. 17, 2025)

December 17, 2025 — If you keep dairy-free frozen treats stocked for the holidays, it’s worth taking a quick look in your freezer. Danone U.S. has issued a voluntary nationwide recall for specific pints of So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster after the company warned the product may contain foreign materials — including small stones and other hard objects — in the cashew pieces mixed into the dessert. U.S. Food and Drug Administration+1 The recall, which was posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a company announcement, applies to a single So Delicious flavor and pint
18 December 2025
MercadoLibre Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): MELI Extends a Four-Day Slide, Then Ticks Up After the Bell — What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

MercadoLibre Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): MELI Extends a Four-Day Slide, Then Ticks Up After the Bell — What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ: MELI) finished Wednesday’s session lower, capping a string of declines, but the stock nudged higher in after-hours trading as investors shifted their attention to a macro-heavy Thursday morning lineup that could reshape risk appetite across growth stocks before the opening bell. Below is what happened after the bell on December 17, 2025, what drove the tape today, the MercadoLibre-specific headlines published today, and the most important catalysts to watch before markets open on Thursday, December 18, 2025. MercadoLibre stock price today: down at the close, slightly higher after hours MELI closed at $1,916.28 on Dec. 17, down
18 December 2025
Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Jefferies Upgrade, Defensive Rotation, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Jefferies Upgrade, Defensive Rotation, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) ended Wednesday, December 17, 2025 as one of the day’s notable defensive winners—then held those gains in extended trading, even as the broader market was pressured by renewed “AI trade” anxiety and a high-stakes inflation print looming before the next opening bell. AP News+2Reuters+2 Below is what happened to PG after the bell, what drove the move, and the key catalysts investors should have on their radar before U.S. markets open Thursday (December 18). PG stock after the bell: where shares stood in extended trading P&G shares finished the regular session up about 1.8%, closing
18 December 2025
Linde Stock (LIN) After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Linde Stock (LIN) After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Linde plc (NASDAQ: LIN) finished Wednesday’s regular session modestly lower, and the early picture after the closing bell suggests investors are largely in “wait-and-see” mode heading into a data-heavy Thursday morning. After the market close on Dec. 17, 2025, Linde shares were trading around $422.34 in late trading, roughly in line with where the stock ended the session. Linde stock price after the bell: where LIN stands tonight Regular-session recap (Wednesday, Dec. 17): The stock’s slight dip came during a broader risk-off session for U.S. equities. The S&P 500 fell 1.16% and the Dow slipped 0.47% on the day, according
18 December 2025
Adobe Stock After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025): ADBE Closes Higher as a New AI Lawsuit Emerges — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 18

Adobe Stock After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025): ADBE Closes Higher as a New AI Lawsuit Emerges — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 18

Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) finished Wednesday, December 17, 2025, on a stronger note in regular trading, then barely moved after the bell as investors digested a fresh legal headline tied to AI training data and a round of analyst updates. Adobe stock closed at $354.66, up 1.95%, after trading between $347.80 and $357.80. In after-hours trading, ADBE was about $355.30 (+0.18%) as of 7:03 p.m. ET, suggesting the market’s first reaction to the evening news flow was muted. StockAnalysis The biggest company-specific headline late in the day: Reuters reported Adobe was hit with a proposed class action alleging that some
18 December 2025
Shopify Stock (SHOP) After Hours: Analysts Lift Targets as Shares Stabilize After Dec. 17 Tech Sell-Off — What to Watch Before the Dec. 18 Open

Shopify Stock (SHOP) After Hours: Analysts Lift Targets as Shares Stabilize After Dec. 17 Tech Sell-Off — What to Watch Before the Dec. 18 Open

Shopify Inc. shares finished Wednesday, December 17, 2025, lower in regular trading before nudging higher after the closing bell, as Wall Street weighed a broad tech pullback against a fresh round of upbeat analyst commentary and new commerce-partner headlines. In U.S. regular trading, Shopify (SHOP) closed at $161.73, down 0.86%. MarketBeatIn late extended trading, SHOP was modestly higher around $162.40 (+0.41%). Google Below is what moved the stock today, what analysts are forecasting now, and what investors may want on their radar before the U.S. market opens Thursday, December 18, 2025. What happened to Shopify stock today A volatile session
18 December 2025
SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025): Why Shares Slid, What’s Moving Tonight, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025): Why Shares Slid, What’s Moving Tonight, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) ended Wednesday’s regular session lower, closing at $25.27 (down 4.93%). In after-hours trading, shares were slightly higher at about $25.32 (+0.20%) as of 6:53 p.m. ET—a modest bounce that suggests investors are digesting the day’s selloff rather than reacting to a single blockbuster headline. StockAnalysis Below is what mattered after the bell on Dec. 17, 2025, what’s hitting the tape tonight, and the specific catalysts that could move SOFI stock before (and right after) the market opens on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. SOFI stock: what happened in Wednesday’s regular session Even with a relatively quiet
18 December 2025
BP Appoints Woodside CEO Meg O’Neill as Next Chief Executive, Triggering Dual Leadership Changes Across Big Oil and LNG

BP Appoints Woodside CEO Meg O’Neill as Next Chief Executive, Triggering Dual Leadership Changes Across Big Oil and LNG

BP has named Woodside Energy’s chief executive Meg O’Neill as its next CEO, setting up a high-profile leadership transition at one of the world’s best-known oil and gas majors—and forcing a rapid succession plan at Australia’s largest independent energy company. Reuters+2Financial Times+2 The move, announced Wednesday, December 17, 2025, will see BP’s current chief executive Murray Auchincloss step aside this week, with BP executive Carol Howle taking the interim top job until O’Neill formally starts on April 1, 2026. Reuters+2Wall Street Journal+2 What BP announced on December 17, 2025 BP said Meg O’Neill—currently CEO and managing director of Woodside Energy—will
18 December 2025
Lam Research Stock (LRCX) After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Why Shares Dropped, the Late Bounce, and What to Watch Before Tomorrow’s Open

Lam Research Stock (LRCX) After Hours Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Why Shares Dropped, the Late Bounce, and What to Watch Before Tomorrow’s Open

Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) ended Wednesday, December 17, 2025, sharply lower as the broader “AI trade” and semiconductor complex sold off—but the stock nudged higher in after-hours trading, hinting at a possible stabilization heading into Thursday’s session. StockAnalysis+1 Below is what investors should know after the bell and what could matter most before the market opens Thursday, December 18, 2025—including today’s key headlines, fresh analyst moves, and the macro data that could reset risk appetite at 8:30 a.m. ET. Lam Research stock price after the bell: close vs. after-hours The late move matters because today’s decline happened in a
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Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
Walmart shares climbed 3.34% to $131.18 Friday, pushing its market value to about $1.05 trillion as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Retail stocks mostly gained, with Target up 4.24% and Costco up 1.20%, while Amazon dropped 5.55%. Investors await Walmart’s fiscal Q4 results on Feb. 19 and key U.S. economic data next week.
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